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Data Services Librarian

Submitted by STulley on Mon, 2017-07-10 08:11

Posted to IASSIST on:

2017-07-06

Employer:

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries

Employer URL:

http://www.colorado.edu/libraries/

Description:

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries
invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the
position of Data Services Librarian, a tenure-stream position in the University
Libraries’ Department of Open and Digital Scholarship Services. The Data
Services Librarian provides leadership and support for a range of services
related to accessing, using, manipulating, and managing quantitative data. With
a focus on science and engineering faculty and students, this position partners
with users and producers of quantitative data and helps to identify, develop,
implement, and assess services to meet the data needs of the CU Boulder
community. The Data Services Librarian provides outreach, consultation, and
instruction on such topics as finding and accessing particular types of data,
using statistical software and tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R), and preparing data
for analysis. Working closely with subject librarians, this position helps to
acquire and promote access to data of value to CU Boulder research and
instruction. The Data Services Librarian fosters relationships with
departments, research institutes/centers, and laboratories in order to maximize
support across campus. As part of a highly collaborative team in the newly
formed Open and Digital Scholarship Services Department within the Libraries,
the Data Services Librarian actively contributes to the continued development
of policies, procedures, and best practices for data acquisition, access, management,
and curation.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Please address each of these qualifications in your
application materials:

Demonstrated
ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and
inclusion.

Master's
degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library
program.

Experience
and/or coursework involving use and analysis of quantitative data.

Demonstrated
commitment to a user-centered approach to data services.

Familiarity
with one or more statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R).

Knowledge
of key sources of quantitative data in at least one scientific or
engineering discipline.

Excellent
interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

Demonstrated
initiative and flexibility to carry out project-based work, both independently
and collaboratively.

Potential
for research, scholarly work, and professional service.

Desirable Qualifications:

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

One
year or more of relevant experience in an academic or research library.

Experience
providing outreach, consultation, and instruction at the university level.

Commitment
to the value of open and sustainable access to research and scholarship.

Experience
working with science and engineering faculty and students.

Application Procedure:

Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that
applications be submitted by July 31, 2017, in order to receive full
consideration. Application must be made online atCU Careers (posting 10165)
and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications
for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and
telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan
Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@Colorado.EDU.
The full position description can be viewed at http://www.colorado.edu/libraries/jobs-opportunities.

IASSIST Quarterly

Special issue: A pioneer data librarianWelcome
to the special volume of the IASSIST Quarterly (IQ (37):1-4, 2013).
This special issue started as exchange of ideas between Libbie
Stephenson and Margaret Adams to collect